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Hampton® H15U-NG/LP Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
installation
1)
Provide adequate clearances for servicing,
proper operation and around the air openings
into the combustion chamber.
2)
The appliance must be installed on a flat, solid,
continuous surface (e.g. wood, metal, concrete).
This may be the floor, or it can be raised up
on a platform to enhance its visual impact. The
appliance may be installed on carpeting, tile,
wood flooring or other combustible material,
because the appliance's base extends the full
width and depth of the appliance. The Direct
Vent Freestanding Gas Stove can be installed
in a wide variety of ways and will fit nearly any
room layout. It may be installed in a recessed
position, framed out into the room, or across
a corner.
3)
The Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove is
approved for alcove installations, which meet
the clearances listed in the "Clearance to
Combustibles" section. This unit is approved
for manufactured home installations, see the
"Manufactured Mobile Home Additional Re-
quirements" and "Rigid Pipe Venting Systems"
sections for the required vent arrangements.
If installed into a manufactured home the unit
must be bolted down to the floor.
4)
This appliance is Listed for bedroom instal-
lations when used with a Listed Millivolt Ther-
mostat. Some areas may have further require-
ments, check local codes before installation.
5)
This appliance is Listed for Alcove installations,
maintain minimum Alcove clearances as fol-
lows, minimum width of 32-1/2" (825mm), a
maximum depth of 36" (914mm), and minimum
height of 24" (610mm) from top of unit to ceiling.
6)
We recommend that you plan your installation on
paper using exact measurements for clearances
and floor protection before actually installing this
appliance. Have a qualified building inspector
review your plans before installation.
General Safety Information
1)
The appliance installation must conform with
local Canadian Electrical Code.
2)
The appliance when installed, must be electri-
cally grounded in accordance with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes with the current
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code.
3)
The appliance should be inspected for shipping
damage before use and
serviced annually by
a professional service person
. More frequent
cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It
is imperative that control compartments, and
circulating air passageways of the appliance
be kept clean and free from excessive lint from
carpeting.
4)
See general construction and assembly in-
structions. The appliance and vent should be
enclosed when installed in or passing through a
living area, where children may come in contact
with it.
5)
This appliance must be connected to the speci-
fied vent and termination cap to the outside of
the building envelope.
Never vent to an-
other room or inside a building. Make sure that
the vent is fitted as per the instructions starting
in the "Exterior Vent Terminal Locations" section.
6)
Inspect the venting system annually for block-
age and any signs of deterioration.
7)
Venting terminals shall not be recessed into a
wall or siding.
8)
Any safety glass removed for servicing must
be replaced prior to operating the appliance.
9)
To prevent injury, do not allow anyone who is
unfamiliar with the operation to use the fireplace.
Installation Checklist
1)
Locate your gas appliance. Refer to the following
sections:
a. Locating Your Gas Stove
b. Clearances to Combustibles
c. "Venting Introduction" to "Exterior Vent
Terminal Locations" sections.
2)
Install Optional Fan. Refer to the "Optional Fan
Installation" section.
3)
Set vent restrictor. Refer to the "Vent Restrictor
Position" section.
4)
Install venting: Check all venting requirements.
See "Venting Introduction" to "Dura-Vent Verti-
cal Termination" sections.
5)
Make gas connections. Refer to the "Gas Con-
nection" section.
Test the pilot. Must be as per diagram in the
"Pilot Adjustment" section.
If converting to Propane, make changes prior
as instructed in the "Conversion from Natural
Gas to Propane" section.
6)
Test Gas Pressure. Refer to the "Gas Pipe
Pressure Testing" section.
7)
Install standard and optional features. Refer
to the following sections where applicable:
a. Log Set Installation
b. Wall Thermostat
c. Remote Control
d. LP Conversion Kit
e. Fan Kit
8)
Final check. Refer to the "Final Check" section.
Before leaving this unit with the customer, the
installer must ensure that the appliance is firing cor-
rectly and
operation fully explained to customer
.
This includes:
1)
Clocking the appliance to ensure the correct
firing rate (rate noted on label) after burning
appliance for 15 minutes.
2)
If required, adjusting the primary air to ensure
that the flame does not carbon. First allow the
unit to burn for 15-20 min. to stabilize.
CAUTION: Any alteration to the product that
causes sooting or carboning that results in dam-
age is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Emissions from burning wood or gas could
contain chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
